Dear Colleagues,
During homecoming last week, I felt tremendous pride and excitement about our students, our alumni, and our entire campus community. Not only was our campus filled with activity, but across Duluth you could see Bulldog pride on full display. I know it was a huge undertaking for faculty and staff, and I want to thank all of you involved in the planning and execution in what was an extremely successful homecoming celebration. Watch a short and touching homecoming video.
The week culminated Saturday evening as we formally launched the public phase of our capital campaign entitled Driven - The Campaign for the University of Minnesota Duluth. We are seeking the adventurous and the generous as we bring together support from our alumni, friends, and campus community to further help us fulfill our mission.
We are joining forces with our philanthropic partners and friends to raise $120 million and strengthen our role as the region's premier public research university. The campaign will focus on these four areas:
During homecoming last week, I felt tremendous pride and excitement about our students, our alumni, and our entire campus community. Not only was our campus filled with activity, but across Duluth you could see Bulldog pride on full display. I know it was a huge undertaking for faculty and staff, and I want to thank all of you involved in the planning and execution in what was an extremely successful homecoming celebration. Watch a short and touching homecoming video.
The week culminated Saturday evening as we formally launched the public phase of our capital campaign entitled Driven - The Campaign for the University of Minnesota Duluth. We are seeking the adventurous and the generous as we bring together support from our alumni, friends, and campus community to further help us fulfill our mission.
We are joining forces with our philanthropic partners and friends to raise $120 million and strengthen our role as the region's premier public research university. The campaign will focus on these four areas:
- $42.5 million in student support
- $27.5 million in experiential learning
- $30 million in faculty & research
- $20 million in outstanding facilities
I
am pleased to share that we are well on our way, having raised
$84,839,441 million or 71% of our goal thus far. Along with this, I am
extremely pleased to announce that we have secured a generous gift from
Kurt & Beth Heikkila to name our new building the Heikkila Chemistry
and Advanced Materials Science Building.
Please take a minute to watch this inspiring Driven campaign video. You can also learn more about the campaign at d.umn.edu/give.
I'd like to thank the development team for their impressive work and leadership throughout this campaign, and I invite you to join us in this important effort.
Best wishes,
Lendley Black
Chancellor
Please take a minute to watch this inspiring Driven campaign video. You can also learn more about the campaign at d.umn.edu/give.
I'd like to thank the development team for their impressive work and leadership throughout this campaign, and I invite you to join us in this important effort.
Best wishes,
Lendley Black
Chancellor
